Malisa
girl nameMalisa entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #921 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#921
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1100 |
| 1890s | #1394 |
| 1900s | #2101 |
| 1950s | #4462 |
| 1960s | #2090 |
| 1970s | #1301 |
| 1980s | #2126 |
| 1990s | #4246 |
| 2000s | #10164 |
| 2010s | #13543 |
| 2020s | #13464 |
Living bearers
About 2,200 people named Malisa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Malisa alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Malisa in 2025?
- Malisa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Malisa most popular?
- Malisa peaked in 1885, reaching #921 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Malisa with classmates?
- Malisa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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